EDUC 353: Hmong Language, Culture & Learning

Course Description

Designed to familiarize educators and others with the language, culture and educational issues relevant to Hmong people in Wisconsin and the United States.  Areas of exploration will include the nature of Hmong language, Hmong history, the traditional family and clan structure, child-rearing mores, healing practices, marriage and funeral practices, and educational beliefs and practices.  Contemporary developments and adjustment issues within the Hmong communities will be discussed, especially school achievements and challenges, intergenerational conflicts, youth gangs, and the need to provide high expectations and supportive educational environments for Hmong children, youth and families. 353/553